9.6.3.3 Prompters of attention

Use this domain for words that are used to get someone's attention or direct the listener's attention to something. These may use a verb meaning 'look' or 'listen'. Some may be a word specifically referring to attention. Others may be a greeting. Others may be words that refer to non-verbal communication such as clearing your throat.

Louw Nida Codes: 
91C Prompters of Attention
  • What words are used to get someone's attention?
    you, you there, hey you, hello, excuse me, attention, attention please, may I have your attention please, pay attention, listen up everybody, now hear this, and now for an important announcement, and now for a word from our sponsor, just a moment, wait a minute, lend me your ears, look here, ahem
  • What words are used to direct someone's attention to something?
    behold, look, will you look at that, get a load of this, (point)
  • What words are used to warn someone of danger?
    watch out, look out, heads up, hit the dirt, get out of the way, here it comes, oh no, (scream)
  • What non-verbal means are used to get someone's attention
    clear throat, whistle, raise hand